Guarded Hearts (Short Story)

In the fast-paced world of high-powered CEO Erica Carter, love has always been a foreign concept. After a traumatic childhood and years of building walls around her heart, Erica has learned to keep everyone at arm's length-until Emily, her kind-hearted but struggling assistent, enters her life.

Emily, in a relationship with her possessive and manipulative boyfriend, Thomas, never imagined she would find herself drawn to Erica. But as they work closely together, their connection deepens in unexpected ways. Erica's cold and guarded exterior begins to crack, though the scars of her past still threaten to pull her away from the one person who truly sees her.

As they navigate their growing feelings, Erica's trust issues, Emily's toxic relationship, and the challenges of their personal demons create a whirlwind of emotion. The two women struggle to break through the layers of fear and pain that keep them apart, questioning if love can ever truly heal the wounds they carry.

In this heart-wrenching and tender love story, Erica and Emily must decide whether to fight for each other, or walk away, forever changing their lives in the process.